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ASTR permit holders must display permits, maintain guest records, renew Type A permits every two years, and comply with business licensing and transient lodging tax obligations.

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Type A permits must be renewed every two years by the applicant and require updates if resident changes or ownership transfers (Maintaining Accessory Short-Term Rental Permits and Conditional Uses ↗)
Type A permits must be prominently displayed in rental unit and permit number included in all advertising and listing services (Maintaining Accessory Short-Term Rental Permits and Conditional Uses ↗)
Type B Conditional Use approvals do not require renewal and are transferable with house sale (Maintaining Accessory Short-Term Rental Permits and Conditional Uses ↗)
Type B Conditional Use status is lost if operations cease for more than three consecutive years; new review required to reapply (Maintaining Accessory Short-Term Rental Permits and Conditional Uses ↗)
Guest transaction records must include names, home addresses, phone numbers, dates of stay, and guest count; available for City inspection upon request (Maintaining Accessory Short-Term Rental Permits and Conditional Uses ↗)
Business license must remain current with Portland Revenue; transient lodging taxes paid to City of Portland and Multnomah County (Maintaining Accessory Short-Term Rental Permits and Conditional Uses ↗)

Entities: permit_type: Type A permit · Type B Conditional Use | organization: City of Portland Revenue Division · Multnomah County | tax_type: Transient lodging tax | license_type: Business license

Maintaining Accessory Short-Term Rental Permits and Conditional Uses

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Remain in compliance: Keep records and take actions

For a Type A permit ↗, your permit certificate will be emailed to you. Prominently display your permit in the rental unit so it can be seen by all short-term renters. Include the permit number in all advertising and listing services.

Type A permits must be renewed by the applicant every two years. Type A permits will need to be updated if the resident changes.
A new Type A permit is required if there is a change of ownership.

For Type B Conditional Use Reviews ↗, your recorded decision with conditions of approval will be mailed to you. Conditions of Approval are specific to each Type B. Ensure that you read and implement all Conditions of Approval.

Type B Conditional Use approvals do not need to be renewed. They are transferable with the sale of the house.
A Type B Conditional Use that ceases operations for more than three consecutive years loses its conditional use status and would need to apply for a new Conditional Use Review.

You must maintain a record of transactional data, including the names and home addresses of guests, guest phone numbers, dates of stay, and the number of guests. The log must be available for inspection by City staff upon request.

Keep your business license for your short-term rental current with Portland Revenue. You may need to collect transient lodging taxes (occupancy tax) from your overnight guests. Pay these taxes to the City of Portland and to Multnomah County. For more information, contact the City of Portland Revenue Division ↗.